Welcome to the Worcester Buddhist Centre

If you want to try out meditation, or to learn how to develop mindfulness and kindness towards yourself and others, or to explore how the teachings of the Buddha are relevant to modern life, then we run classes and courses for you. Since 2002, Worcester Buddhist Centre has been running a range of events in and around Worcestershire.Our classes are open to all. You are very welcome to come and try out meditation, and to join in with discussions and workshops on different aspects of the Buddhist way of life. More and more people are discovering the power of meditation to cultivate awareness, confidence, calmness, and kindness. Buddhism is a practical teaching that gives us tools for dealing better with everyday situations, as well as a different perspective on our life.

Introduction to Buddhism

Buddhism is a path of practice and spiritual development leading to Insight into the true nature of reality. Buddhist practices like meditation are means of changing yourself in order to develop the qualities of awareness, kindness, and wisdom. The experience developed....READ MORE

Introduction to The Triratna Buddhist Community

The Triratna Buddhist Order and Community is a worldwide movement of women and men who try to engage with the Buddha’s teachings in the conditions of the modern world. Neither monastic nor lay, we are simply Buddhists, at varying stages of commitment and understanding....READ MORE

Introduction to Worcester Buddhist Centre

WBC (Worcester Buddhist Centre) was started by Vajragupta early in 2002. He was chair of Birmingham Buddhist Centre at the time and wanted to start outreach classes in nearby towns and cities. He and newly ordained Nibbhaya drove from Birmingham each Tuesday evening in a rather grubby van....READ MORE